Silverthorne, CO

Silverthorne, Colorado

Silverthorne, Colorado, in Summit county, is 49 miles SW of Boulder, Colorado (center to center) and 57 miles W of Denver, Colorado. There are an estimated 3,196 people in the town.

The People and Families of Silverthorne

In Silverthorne, about 48% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Silverthorne, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the town than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Silverthorne had a median family income of $61,715. Silverthorne has more than its share of wealthy families and people. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Silverthorne.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($21,000) in Silverthorne. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Silverthorne Housing

Approximately 53% of housing in Silverthorne is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Silverthorne contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Silverthorne, 86% of commuters drive to work. The town is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in Silverthorne than other towns.

High Points

Silverthorne strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Silverthorne, CO

Comparing Silverthorne to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents

Silverthorne Almanac

Silverthorne Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Silverthorne Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Silverthorne, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Silverthorne Colleges

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